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Nov
03
2025

County of Los Angeles Fire Department Modernizes Sikorsky FIREHAWK® Fleet with Two New Helicopters

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 — As the threat of wildfires continues to intensify, the County of Los Angeles today announced a new contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) for two S‑70i FIREHAWK® helicopters. The new aircraft will enhance round the clock wildfire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services missions throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area, where rapid, reliable aerial response can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. 

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Oct
30
2025

U.S. Soldier Becomes First to Plan and Execute Autonomous Black Hawk Missions using MATRIX™ Technology at Northern Strike 25-2

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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., October 30, 2025 — For the first time, a U.S. soldier—not a trained aviator—planned and executed real-world missions in military exercises with Lockheed Martin Sikorsky’s [NYSE: LMT] Optionally Piloted (OPV) Black Hawk helicopter, powered by MATRIX™ technology.

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Oct
16
2025

Spike NLOS Advances to Phase 2 of M-LRPSM Competition

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2025 – The U.S. Army down selected Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system capability for Phase 2 of the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition. Lockheed Martin was awarded a Phase 2 contract with a total value of $30 million to continue to integrate and test the precision-guided missile system.

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Oct
13
2025

Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

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Washington, Oct. 13, 2025 — From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional flight controls with a third-generation, low-cost, fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX™ autonomy technology.

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Tags: Black Hawk Lockheed Martin S-70UAS U-Hawk Sikorsky UH-60L
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Oct
08
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Introduces Nomad™ Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones

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STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2025 – Less than a year after proving the flight efficiency and reliability of a novel rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is unveiling its Nomad™ future family of aircraft.  

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Sep
29
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K® Heavy Lift Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps

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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K® King Stallion® helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States' most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and 2034 and reinforce the U.S. industrial base by sustaining thousands of production roles at Sikorsky and across its nationwide supply chain.  

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Sep
22
2025

Sikorsky Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 - 2025

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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky on Sept. 18 at the age of 100. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Elena.

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Sep
08
2025

Sikorsky and CAL FIRE Join Forces to Enhance Autonomous Aerial Firefighting Technologies

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 — In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources.

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Aug
21
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Awarded Army Contract for Black Hawk® Modernization Efforts

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STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) today announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk® modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award also includes development of requirements and architecture using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).

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Aug
21
2025

Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production

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Orlando, Fla., August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current multiple-year contract. This contract will provide critical procurement and production support for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and international customers, further solidifying Lockheed Martin's position as a leading provider of multi-domain missile systems.

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Aug
19
2025

Lockheed Martin Continues to Support Philippine Air Force with Delivery of Five More Black Hawk® Helicopters

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MANILA, Philippines, August 18, 2025 – Lockheed Martin today announced the delivery of five new Black Hawk® helicopters to the Philippine Air Force. This milestone contributes to the ongoing modernization of the country’s defense capabilities and reinforces its position as a key member of the global fleet of Black Hawk operators.

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Jul
24
2025

Strategic Cooperation: Sikorsky, Heli-One, and Milestone Join Forces to Establish Center of Excellence for S-92® Helicopters in Brazil

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), Heli-One, a division of CHC Helicopter Group, and Milestone Aviation (“Milestone”) today announced an initiative to establish a Center of Excellence for S-92® helicopter fleets in Brazil.

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Jun
24
2025

Coulson Aviation Canada to Conduct First Night Vision Aerial Firefighting Operations with BC Wildfire Service

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Port Alberni, British Columbia – June 19, 2025: Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on Canadian soil.

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Jun
19
2025

Sikorsky and CAE Bring Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability to MH-60R Maritime Helicopters

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NOWRA, AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE), a global leader in training and simulation, are collaborating to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation aboard U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. Designed and built by CAE, and integrated with the aircraft’s primary mission computer by Sikorsky, the passive digital MAD sensor will give the world’s most capable maritime helicopter a powerful new tool to detect and track submarines below the sea surface.

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Tags: Lockheed Martin MH-60R Royal Australian Navy Seahawk Helicopter Sikorsky US Navy
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Jun
16
2025

Lockheed Martin Secures Contract for Generation 4 TADS/PNVS Systems to Support Polish Ministry of Defence's Acquisition of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

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ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) has announced a contract award from the U.S. Government for the production of Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS) systems. This contract supports the recent U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Air Force. This order marks the first time that the Common Sensor Electronic Unit (CSEU) and Generation 2 Turret (Gen 2 Turret) will be provided as baselines for the AH-64E sensors.

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Apr
25
2025

Sikorsky and Bristow Sign Long-Term Agreement Supporting World’s Largest S-92® Helicopter Fleet

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STRATFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92® helicopter fleet.

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Apr
17
2025

SKYTRAC Announces New Real-Time HUMS Solution for the Sikorsky S-92® Helicopter

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KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA,  April 16, 2025  – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92® helicopter.

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Mar
11
2025

Sikorsky Unveils S-92® Phase IV Main Gearbox

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STRATFORD, Conn., March 11, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), unveiled the highly anticipated S-92® Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry.

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Mar
10
2025

Sikorsky Successfully Flies Rotor Blown Wing UAS in Helicopter and Airplane Modes

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STRATFORD, Conn, March 10, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability across all flight regimes, and the potential to scale the unique vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design to larger sizes requiring hybrid-electric propulsion.

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Feb
26
2025

Lockheed Martin Unveils Scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Solution

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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 26, 2025 – As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and defeat UAS.

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Jan
29
2025

Sikorsky Begins Black Hawk® Ground Runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). During this test, the T901 engine demonstrated its capabilities through a series of rigorous procedures. The initial light off and ground runs were executed by a combined U.S. Army and industry test team and operated by Army and Sikorsky pilots.

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Dec
11
2024

Sikorsky to Demonstrate Flight Autonomy to U.S. Marine Corps

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STRATFORD, CT, Dec. 11, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT) has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to demonstrate the maturity and capability of the MATRIX™ flight autonomy system.

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